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The "R" Word ~ Evolving Language and Why it Matters
Our words matter.
Janell Weaver
Apr 112 min read
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The Attack on Section 504
Post discusses the Texas v Becerra lawsuit, which challenges the constitutionality of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
Janell Weaver
Feb 151 min read
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Parents as IEP Police
All students with disabilities are guaranteed a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) by the federal education law, Individuals with...
Janell Weaver
Jan 126 min read
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IEP - at - a - Glance
Reasons for and tips on summarizing your learner's IEP. FREE template included!
Janell Weaver
Jan 43 min read
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Prepare the child for the path...
You know what? The path needs some prep work too!
Janell Weaver
Jan 12 min read
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Anatomy of an IEP
A general overview of the required components of an IEP.
Janell Weaver
Dec 29, 20243 min read
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A Brief History of Special Education in the United States
A very basic intro to the history of special education in the US.
Janell Weaver
Dec 20, 20245 min read
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IEP - Adequate Progress
How to measure IEP goal progress.
Janell Weaver
Dec 8, 20246 min read
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A Call to Action
What does advocacy have to do with politics? A lot, actually. Think about the level of advocacy it took for Women's Suffrage, for the...
Janell Weaver
Nov 2, 20245 min read
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FAPE vs LRE- Progress vs. Inclusion?
FAPE vs LRE- Progress vs Inclusion? Join me as I try to squish a complex issue into a five minute read!
Janell Weaver
Sep 22, 20246 min read
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How Did I Get Here, A Series - Part Three, Writing Your Parent Input Letter
Quick resource on how to write a parent input letter for an IEP.
Janell Weaver
Aug 6, 20244 min read
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How Did I Get Here, A Series - Part Two, Documents Review & Timeline
Part 2 of the "How Did I Get Here" Series!
Janell Weaver
Jul 12, 20243 min read
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How Did I Get Here, A Series - Part One, Organizing Your Child's IEP
In this three-part series, I will help you develop a system that works for you that not only answers the question, "How did I get here?"...
Janell Weaver
Feb 10, 20246 min read
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All the Things I Didn't Know
When I reflect on the past and my personal experience with my children's special education, I often feel a host of negative emotions....
Janell Weaver
Jan 20, 20241 min read
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A Rising Tide & A Look Back
On the cusp of a New Year, I think it is so common and important to look back and reflect. - How did I get to this place? -Is it what I...
Janell Weaver
Dec 31, 20233 min read
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Sharing Light
Welcome to the place where I’ll write my letters to you! There is so much I want to share- stories, experience, lessons, history, and...
Janell Weaver
Dec 26, 20232 min read
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